Easy Pecan Pie Bars
This pecan pie bar recipe is just what you've been craving for your next Southern summer dessert fix!
This pecan pie bar recipe is just what you've been craving! This classic Southern pie has been transformed into easy-to-make dessert bars. Pecan pie is known for being thick, rich, and deliciously creamy, and these cookie bars are no different. The only difference is that these dessert bars are even easier to make than the pie itself, and they're perfect for bringing to potlucks and parties because they're easy to transport. Give this recipe a try, and you'll be coming back to it again and again.
From the Chef: Have you ever tried baking desserts with crescent roll dough before? It's such a time-saver in the kitchen! Skip the arduous task of making a whole pie by making these handy shortcut cookie bars instead.
- Addie Gundry
This recipe is from RecipeLion's 103 Cookbook series, Easy Cookie Recipes: 103 Best Recipes for Chocolate Chip Cookies, Cake Mix Creations, Bars, and Holiday Treats Everyone Will Love.
Preparation Time20 min
Cooking Time25 min
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) package refrigerated crescent rolls
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans
- 3/4 cup corn syrup
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions:
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Preheat the oven to 375°F. Coat a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
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Separate the dough into two large dough rectangles and press over the bottom and up the sides of the prepared baking dish. Press to seal the perforations. Bake for 5 minutes.
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Combine the remaining ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Pour over the crust.
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Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the crust is golden and the filling is set.
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Cool, then cut into bars to serve.